Glee-Cap: All or Nothingby Robert Lawlor - May 9, 2013It's that time of year again, Gleeks! No, it's not time for Mr. Schue to white boy rap - we would all like to forget that ever happened. It's time for Regionals and you know for all the absurdity that entails - it wouldn't be Regionals without ridiculous. Will New Directions be champions again? Will Ryder's lady of mystery finally show herself? Will Blaine pop the question to Kurt? Will Rachel land a dream Broadway role? Hold on tight, Gleeks - you're in for a ride. Season four finale, I choose you! Go! (more...)
PBS's NATURE to Follow the Great Zebra Exodus, 5/15by TV News Desk - May 9, 2013How strong family ties help the zebras overcome obstacles in their epic search for food and water is revealed when NATURE follows the Great Zebra Exodus, airing Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). (more...)
St. Luke's Theatre Presents MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, Opens June 16by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013Staten Island native Anthony J. Wilkinson, most well known for brining 'Boys Just Wanna Have Fun' and 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' to the Off-Broadway stage, is three weeks away from launching his latest endeavor, 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral.' The wedding is still currently running at St. Luke's Theatre and plays every Saturday at 8pm. The funeral will now join the St. Luke's line up and play every Sunday at 7pm after opening. (more...)
Tim McGraw to Headline the First Delta Country Jam Music Festival in Memphis, 10/4-5by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2013Event organizers for the First Annual Delta Country Jam Music Festival held a press conference today (May 7,) at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN, announcing megastar Tim McGraw to headline the two-day music extravaganza that will take place in Tunica, MS, October 4-5 on the Abbay & Leatherman Plantation. Tickets will go on sale May 17 through Ticketmaster. (more...)
Breaking News: ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster & Tom Sturridge to Close on Broadway May 19by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013The producers of the Tony Award-nominated play ORPHANS have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance on SUNDAY, MAY 19 after 27 previews and 37 regular performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 26 and opened on April 18. The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler'sORPHANS stars Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge and is directed by Daniel Sullivan. (more...)
BWW Reviews: The Texas Repertory Theatre Company's TRIBUTE is Heart Warming Escapismby David Clarke - May 6, 2013The Texas Repertory Theatre Company is continuing their 8th Season with Bernard Slade's TRIBUTE. The play was penned as a vehicle for Jack Lemmon, and earned him both a Tony Nomination and a Drama Desk Nomination for his performance. The engaging, 1978 piece introduces audiences to Scotty Templeton, who has just discovered he is terminally ill with Lukemia. As his time runs out, he spends his last summer trying to repair his estranged relationship with his son. Within this scenario, Bernard Slade crafts a heart achingly poignant comedy about the strength of familial bonds and the importance of human friendships. (more...)
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Lead Dominic Fortuna Bringing Excitement to Hometown of Detroitby Katie Laban - May 6, 2013Dominic Fortuna is no stranger to Detroit. Born and raised in Michigan, the actor is excited to be playing Frank Abagnale, Sr. in the national tour of Catch Me If You Can, which opens Tuesday at the Fisher Theatre and runs through May 19th. (more...)
Square One Theatre to Present A.R. Gurney's BLACK TIE, 5/17-6/1by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2013The final production of Square One Theatre's 23rd Season is the gentle comedy, Black Tie, by the prolific contemporary American playwright A.R. ('Pete') Gurney. Black Tie opens Friday, May 17 and continues on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Saturday, June 1 (2013) at Square One's home base, the Stratford Theatre, located at 2422 Main Streetin Stratford, Connecticut. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Cote Saint-Luc's FIDDLER ON THE ROOFby Stage Tube - May 16, 2013The latest production of the Cote Saint-Luc Dramatic Society features professional actors Sam Stein as Tevye and Kalie Rae as Golde. Check out a behind the scenes look below! (more...)
ORPHANS Playwright Lyle Kessler Set for Signing, Q&A at The Drama Bookshop, 5/17by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013The Drama Bookshop (250 West 40th Street) will celebrate the new Grove Press edition of ORPHANS this Friday May 17th from 5-7 PM when playwright Lyle Kessler is interviewed by Steven Adly Guirgis at the shop's Seelen Theatre. A Q&A and book signing will follow this free event. (more...)
John Fogerty Set for Dual LATE SHOW Performances, 5/21-22by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013JOHN FOGERTY--one of rock's most important artists and a national treasure who's sold over 100 million albums--will make multiple TV appearances throughout this month in advance of the May 28 release of WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE (Vanguard Records). A celebration of FOGERTY's iconic songbook, the much-anticipated album is a collection of 12 classics and deep tracks (Creedence Clearwater Revival and solo material) from his remarkable canon of hits recorded in collaboration with today's biggest superstars from the country, pop and rock worlds, plus two brand new solo songs. (more...)
Shareen Johnstone Concludes with MY FATHER'S SONby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013"Sins of The Father" is the novel that started it all for the Ashcroft family, an erotic romance full of twists and turns. From the brilliant and talented author Shareen Johnstone comes the compelling conclusion to the family saga that keeps the readers guessing until the very last page with her new publication, My Father's Son. In this captivating sequel, William Ashcroft and his sons, who now made the Australian outback their home, embark on a journey that will ultimately change their lives forever. (more...)
Centenary Stage to Host Ray Charles FOREVER RAY Tribute and Fundraiser, 6/15by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013The Centenary Stage Company will host a tribute to one of the most exciting musical artists of our time, Ray Charles, with 'Forever Ray', a stellar 13-piece lineup of powerhouse musicians. Members of the band have toured or recorded with Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, Levon Helm, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Kelly Clarkson, Patti LaBelle and Frank Sinatra to name a few. (more...)
VIDEO: First Look - Rachel McAdams in Trailer for ABOUT TIMEby - May 14, 2013The first international trailer has been released for the new Richard Curtis' ABOUT TIME, starring Bill Nighy and Rachel McAdams. The romantic comedy will arrive in theaters on September 6th. Get a first look below! (more...)
MAURY Celebrates Milestone 2,500th Episodeby TV News Desk - May 14, 2013MAURY celebrates his 2,500th episode and the biggest celebrities are joining him to celebrate. (more...)
CRITIC'S CUT: New Pilot-to-Series Pickups with the Most Potentialby Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2013The upcoming broadcast season is undoubtedly going to be a good one. At least a whole lot better than the current slate of programming (most networks have ditched their 2012-2013 additions). NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC have managed to enlist some major talent to headline their new shows for the 2013-2014 lineup, and are now in the process of announcing their pick-ups. It's a rarity for execs to land such names as Rebel Wilson, Gillian Anderson, Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Anna Faris, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Greg Kinnear at all - let alone all for new series in one year. And so, below are the top ten just-ordered network shows with the most potential! (more...)
Janet Amsden, Martin Buchan and More Set for Finborough Theatre's THE BLOOD IS STRONG; Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013High Fell Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents THE BLOOD IS STRONG by David Hutchison. Directed by Bruce Guthrie, the show is designed by Gabriella Slade with lighting by Humphrey McDermott and sound by Josh Richardson. Just announced, the cast will feature: Janet Amsden, Margaret-Ann Bain, Martin Buchan, Alistair Findlay, Neil McNulty and Steven Miller in this World Premiere. (more...)
Seth MacFarlane Comedy Among FOX's New Series; Full Programming Slate Announced!by TV News Desk - May 13, 2013Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, today unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre. (more...)
BWW Interviews: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Cat Deeleyby Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2013SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE host Cat Deeley spent time with reporters last week to talk about what's on tap for the exciting 10th Season of the FOX dance competition! (more...)
HEIRESS, GHOST SONATA, GALILEO and 'LONG DAY'S JOURNEY' Set for ANW's Reading Series, 6/5-8/14by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues this season's 'Words Within' Wednesday night play reading series with four free, one-night-only readings this summer at its Pasadena theatre: THE HEIRESS by RUTH AND AUGUSTUS GOETZ, based on the 1880 Henry James novel Washington Square, on June 5, 2013, 7 pm; THE GHOST SONATA by AUGUST STRINDBERG, considered one of the world's greatest modern playwrights, on June 19, 7pm; GALILEO, a timeless classic by BERTOLD BRECHT on July 24, 7 pm; and LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT by EUGENE O'NEILL on August 14, 7 pm. The readings feature A Noise Within resident artists as well as artists from the theatre company's current repertory productions. (more...)
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